Sales & Events Manager - Heritage Venue

COREcruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A unique heritage venue in London is seeking a Sales & Events Manager to drive sales and manage event planning. The role involves achieving sales targets, marketing the venue, and coordinating large scale events. Ideal candidates will have substantial event sales experience and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from £34k to £36k.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in event sales and management from a unique venue.
• Experience in marketing strategies to increase venue awareness.
• Proficient in coordinating high-end and large scale events.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed sales targets to drive revenue.
• Market the venue proactively to generate new business.
• Manage a high volume of client enquiries and correspondence.

Skills

Event sales and management experience ideally from a unique venue or caterer

Experience in supporting with marketing to drive awareness of the venue

High-end and large scale event coordination and management

Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills

Customer relationship management

A creative thinker

Strong organisational skills and detail orientated

Job description

Sales & Events Manager, London, £34k - £36k

We are working with a unique heritage venue in London who host an array of events from weddings and corporate, to fashion shows and filming! We are looking for an experienced sales and events manager to join up the team, supporting in driving sales to exceed targets as well as full planning and coordination of events.The sales and events manager will support the head of department in coming up with creative ideas and promotions to market the venue and drive awareness.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Proactively market the venue to generate new business
• Respond to a high volume of enquiries from clients, agencies, and suppliers
• Focus on confirming multi-day, high revenue events
• Assist the Head of department with strategies and sales plans
• Support in managing the sales and marketing correspondence from social media, newsletters, brochures etc.
• Attend tradeshows and networking events on behalf of the venue

Skills and Experience:

• Event sales and management experience ideally from a unique venue or caterer
• Experience in supporting with marketing to drive awareness of the venue
• High-end and large scale event coordination and management
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Customer relationship management
• A creative thinker
• Strong organisational skills and detail orientated

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Marlene at COREcruitment dot com